Save on 1997 Dodge Caravan Insurance Cost

Searching for the cheapest insurance rates? Consumers have lots of choices when looking for the lowest priced Dodge Caravan insurance. They can either waste time struggling with agents to get rate comparisons or save time using the internet to make rate comparisons. There are both good and bad ways to buy insurance so you’re going to learn the best way to price shop coverage for a new or used Dodge and locate the best price possible either online or from local insurance agents.

Consumers should take time to compare rates periodically since rates tend to go up over time. Even if you think you had the best premium rates for Caravan coverage two years ago you can probably find a lower rate today. There is a lot of bad information regarding insurance on the web, but in just a couple of minutes you can learn the best ways to reduce your insurance bill.

If you have insurance now or are just looking to switch companies, you can use these tips to get lower rates while maximizing coverage. The purpose of this post is to help educate you on how car insurance quotes work and some tips to save money. Drivers just need to understand the proper way to get comparison quotes online.

How to shop insurance online

There are a lot of ways to compare insurance quotes, but there is one way that is less labor-intensive and much quicker. You can spend countless hours driving to insurance agencies in your area, or you can stay home and use online quotes to accomplish the same thing much quicker.

Many companies are enrolled in a marketplace that allows shoppers to send in one quote, and at least one company can provide price quotes for coverage. This system prevents you from having to do quotation requests for each company you want a rate for. To compare rates using this form now click to open in new window.

The one disadvantage to pricing coverage this way is buyers cannot specifically choose the companies to get pricing from. If you wish to select individual companies to compare, we put together a list of companies who write insurance in your area. Click to view list.

Whichever way you choose to compare rates, be sure to compare the exact same coverages for every company. If each company quotes different deductibles it will be nearly impossible to determine which rate is truly the best.

Tailor your insurance coverage to you

When it comes to buying the right insurance coverage, there really is not a cookie cutter policy. Each situation is unique.

For instance, these questions might help in determining if your situation might need professional guidance.

  • Is my ex-spouse still covered by my policy?
  • Should I buy additional glass protection?
  • Do I need replacement cost coverage?
  • Is borrowed equipment or tools covered if stolen or damaged?
  • Does insurance cover damages from a DUI accident?
  • Does my insurance cover my expensive audio equipment?

If it’s difficult to answer those questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you may need to chat with a licensed insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, simply complete this short form. It’s fast, free and you can get the answers you need.

Information about specific coverages

Learning about specific coverages of your policy can be of help when determining which coverages you need at the best deductibles and correct limits. Policy terminology can be ambiguous and reading a policy is terribly boring.

Uninsured or underinsured coverage – Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection from other drivers when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. This coverage pays for hospital bills for your injuries and damage to your 1997 Dodge Caravan.

Due to the fact that many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is very important.

Comprehensive protection – Comprehensive insurance coverage will pay to fix damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first must pay your deductible then your comprehensive coverage will pay.

Comprehensive can pay for things like falling objects, damage from getting keyed and hitting a deer. The highest amount a auto insurance company will pay at claim time is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Liability auto insurance – Liability insurance protects you from damages or injuries you inflict on a person or their property by causing an accident. It protects YOU from legal claims by others. It does not cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. You might see policy limits of 50/100/50 which stand for $50,000 bodily injury coverage, a total of $100,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a total limit of $50,000 for damage to vehicles and property.

Liability coverage pays for claims like loss of income, repair bills for other people’s vehicles and court costs. How much liability should you purchase? That is a decision to put some thought into, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase higher limits if possible.

Collision coverage – Collision coverage pays for damage to your Caravan from colliding with another car or object. You have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.

Collision coverage pays for claims such as backing into a parked car, crashing into a building and damaging your car on a curb. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are older. Another option is to bump up the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Medical expense coverage – Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for bills for rehabilitation expenses, prosthetic devices, chiropractic care and hospital visits. They can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance program or if you lack health insurance entirely. They cover both the driver and occupants in addition to any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage

Comments About 1997 Dodge Caravan Insurance

  1. Sheena Barnett

    Cheap is relative. I’m in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Checked online prices for a 1997 Dodge Caravan. Ended up at about $60 savings annually. Went with Allstate. Insured with Esurance before. Switched homeowners coverage too.

  2. Verdie Whitfield

    In Baltimore, MD compare Allstate with Progressive and see which is best.

  3. Marjory Harding

    From south side of Salt Lake City, UT. Got prices from 21st Century, American Family, Eastwood, and Hartford for my Dodge and I think I am saving around $20 each month.

  4. Christiana Holman

    Lots of good stuff here. I live on the east side of Salem, Oregon. Can’t remember who all I quoted but I ended up saving about $30 each month. Left Encompass to switch. Switched homeowners coverage too. It was easy to get rates.

  5. Abby Young

    In Charleston, SC, GEICO is a good choice. Insured with The General before. I have a teen driver too.

  6. Ok Blackwell

    Anyone know if 21st Century does SR-22s?

  7. Rebecca Suarez

    Will Progressive cancel me for an at-fault accident?

  8. Amal Wong

    Great site. I’m from Lewiston, ME. I quoted with AIG Insurance, Encompass, and Nationwide for my 1997 Dodge Caravan and saved just over $70 a year. Left MetLife to switch. Have an at-fault accident tho. Online quotes are the way to go. My Caravan doesn’t have full coverage.

  9. Jasmine Cohen

    Great site. Lifelong resident of Saint Louis, Missouri. Don’t remember every company but I ended up saving about $20 each month.

  10. Lavern Clark

    I compared a lot of rate quotes for a 1997 Dodge Caravan in Columbia, SC. Ended up at roughly $110 every six months with Auto-Owners. Good multi-policy discounts. They have free quotes online.

  11. Coral Cantu

    Found cheapest coverage with Sentry for my Caravan and saved about $70 a year. I think they have home insurance too. Are quotes cheaper online?

  12. Sammie Murray

    I’ve insured with State Farm for a long time. Pretty cheap in Norman, OK.

  13. Karyn Stevens

    I got quite a few price quotes for a 1997 Dodge Caravan in Memphis, TN. Ended up at darn near $120 every six months with AIG Insurance. Left Liberty Mutual to switch. I used their website to get prices. Next renewal I’ll just do liability.

  14. Deon Gutierrez

    Lots of useful info here. I live in Wilmington, DE. Got quotes with Auto-Owners, Mercury, and USAA for my 1997 Dodge Caravan and saved $87 a year. I increased coverages a little too. Only insure liability on my Caravan.

  15. Lisha Kirkland

    Does State Farm offer multi-policy discounts?

  16. Verla Brennan

    21st Century quoted the best rates in Pennsylvania.

  17. Rhett Greer

    It all costs too much. I’m in Madison, WI. Quoted prices online for a 1997 Dodge Caravan. Ended up at about $110 savings annually. Went with Allstate. Just waiting to see how claims go.

  18. Ebonie Sharp

    I compared a lot of rate quotes for a 1997 Dodge Caravan in Bangor, ME. Ended up at right around $80 every six months with Auto-Owners. Thankfully I’m not a high risk driver.